Preceptive wisdom that has not been vivified by life has in itself no affinity for life.

A man who feels that his religion is a slavery has not begun to comprehend the real nature of religion.

Every man's powers have relation to some kind of work; and whenever he finds that kind of work which he can do best--that to which his powers are best adapted--he finds that which will give him the best development, and that by which he can best build up, or make, his manhood.

There is nothing more precious to a man than his will; there is nothing which he relinquishes with so much reluctance.

If you want learning, you must work for it.

Artists are nearest God. Into their souls he breathes his life, and from their hands it comes in fair, articulate forms to bless the world.

Who never walks save where he sees men's tracks makes no discoveries.